Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in North Street, Hampshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in North Street.
- Charity and school events
- Sports clubs and race days
- Festivals
Festival paella catering in North Street
About our festival paella catering in North Street
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. We cook churros, seafood paella and giant-pan paella, and we are often booked for charity and school events and village fêtes.
Rural events near North Street can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Spacing from tents and other structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
About the dishes
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in North Street, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
North Street events: pitches and permissions
North Street is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in North Street will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. North Street is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from North Street to Southampton (18 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Ropley Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in SO24, we can cook for your guests. Close by, we cover events in Gilbert Street (1 mile south-east), Ropley (1 mile south), Ropley Dean (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile east) and Charlwood (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (10 miles west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near North Street include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
For event organisers in North Street
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Paella compared with other options
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why North Street hosts choose us
- Catering across Hampshire, including North Street
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price And The cost guide.
FAQs for North Street
Do you come out to small places like North Street?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is North Street close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. Evening events in North Street have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Larger pans for peak times.
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More for events in North Street
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff